The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 11 Plus (11+) Entrance Exam Information – Key Details
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NOTE: Due to Covid, the 11+ Admissions Process for 2021 entry to Habs Boys has changed. The Round 1 exam consists of a Reasoning Test (similar to CEM Select), whilst Maths and English skills are assessed during the interview.
Introduction
Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School offers an energetic and enthusiastic learning environment for inquisitive boys. At every stage of their development, the school’s curriculum has been purposefully designed to keep all boys involved, stimulated and eager to learn. This is a school that creates an environment in which it is normal for boys to excel.
Situated in Elstree in Hertfordshire, it welcomes boys from all over North London and Herts. Facilities include a cutting-edge sports centre, swimming pool, a new Science and Geography Centre (the Aske Building), a fully equipped Art Studio and Design & Technology Centre, a Drama Studio, a Music School with concert hall, a multi-purpose Library, and dedicated classrooms for all subjects. Outside there are grass pitches for rugby, football and cricket, a climbing wall and an assault course
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Information
Entry Level Eleven Plus (11+) exam
School Name Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School (Habs’ Boys’)
Description Boys; day school
Age range 11-18 (Senior School)
Size 1,140 approx
Fees £6,490 per term
Address Butterfly Lane. Elstree. Hertfordshire, WD6 3AF
Email (general enquiries): office@habsboys.org.uk
Website www.habsboys.org.uk
Telephone (general enquiries and admissions): +44 (0) 208 266 1700
Head Peter Hamilton
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 11 Plus (11+) Admissions
Open Days
An all school open day is held in October and you do not need to book. Visit the school’s website here for full details.
If you would prefer to visit on a normal school day, then you can apply to join a small tour. 11+ tours take place on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 9:30am. To book, contact the Admissions Office on 020 8266 1700
Registration
To register, you must fill in the form found in the back of the school’s prospectus and send back to the school. You can request a prospectus by filling in this form.
Make sure you double-check the school’s website for cut-off dates and deadlines. It is normally at the end of November.
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Format
The 11+ exam at Habs’ Boys’ School covers:
- English (1hr 15mins)
- Maths (1hr)
- Online Reasoning
Exams are usually taken in early January of the calendar year of entry. Interviews take place on the same day as the exam.
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 11 Plus (11+) Scholarships and Bursaries
Scholarships and bursaries are available to Year 7 applicants. Please click here to learn more.
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 11 Plus (11+) Exam Practice Papers
English
English practice papers, ideal for Habs’ Boys’ School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:
Comprehension
11+ Complete Comprehension Guide
Writing
Mark Schemes
HABS 11+ English 2014 Sample Paper
HABS 11+ English 2016 Sample Paper
Mathematics
Maths practice papers, ideal for Habs’ Boys’ School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:
Full Practice Tests
Skill Specific Practice
11+ Fractions, Decimals & Percentages
11+ Reflection, Rotation & Symmetry
Mark Schemes
HABS 11+ Mathematics 2014 Sample Paper
Reasoning
Reasoning practice papers, ideal for Habs’ Boys’ School eleven plus (11+) exam preparation:
Non-Verbal Reasoning: Practice tests
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 1
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 2
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 3
11+ Non-Verbal Reasoning Pack 4
Verbal Reasoning: Practice tests
Verbal Reasoning: Skill specific practice
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Anagrams
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Analogies
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Compound Words
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Embedded Words
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Form a Word
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Insert a Letter
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Letter Analogies
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Letter Calculations
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Letter Codes
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Letter Sequences
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Move a Letter
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Number Analogies
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Number Calculations
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Number Sequences
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Shuffled Sentences
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Synonyms
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Completion
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Match
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Opposites
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Pairs
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Puzzles
11+ Verbal Reasoning: Word Relationships
Interviews
11+ Interviews – The Complete Guide
Online Reasoning Test
For online Reasoning practice, we would highly recommend the following full practice and skill practice online tests:
Full Practice Tests
Skill Practice
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Our practice tests aim to show what sort of questions were included in The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School 11+ exam past papers. The information provided about The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
Other Entry Points: 5+, 7+, 13+, 16+
